Isaac Cervantes, a senior running back at Lanier High School, at 5 ft. 5 inches, is one of the top returnees in the area. Thursday, August 16, 2012.

Isaac Cervantes, a senior running back at Lanier High School, at 5 ft. 5 inches, is one of the top returnees in the area. Thursday, August 16, 2012.

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Vok running back Isaac Cervantes breaks through a hole in the line for a long touchdown run in the first quarter as Lanier plays Edison at Alamo Stadium on October 27, 2011. Tom Reel/Staff

Vok running back Isaac Cervantes breaks through a hole in the line for a long touchdown run in the first quarter as Lanier plays Edison at Alamo Stadium on October 27, 2011. Tom Reel/Staff

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Central Catholic High School Quarterback Coach Giovanni Vizza works with players as the team take to the field for the first day of practice, Monday, Aug. 6, 2012. Vizza, 23, won the state championship while playing with Alamo Heights in 2006. less

Central Catholic High School Quarterback Coach Giovanni Vizza works with players as the team take to the field for the first day of practice, Monday, Aug. 6, 2012. Vizza, 23, won the state championship while ... more

Brennan High School defensive end Derick Roberson,16, will be a junior this year and was an all-area selection as a sophomore. Roberson is considered the area's top recruit for the class of 2014. Brennan is ... more

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Warriors wide receiver Zachary Young cringes helplessly as a trio of Roughrider defenders move in to claim his fumble on a pass reception in the second quarter as Warren plays Roosevelt at Gustafson Stadium on September 1, 2011. From left are Roosevelt players Johnathan Leo, Arrion Springs and Christian Pastrano. Tom Reel/Staff less

Warriors wide receiver Zachary Young cringes helplessly as a trio of Roughrider defenders move in to claim his fumble on a pass reception in the second quarter as Warren plays Roosevelt at Gustafson Stadium on ... more

Steele's Justin Stockton (04) attempts to evade tackles by Spring Dekaney's Patrick Martin (02) and Cody Perdue (44) in the first half of the Class 5A Div. II state championship football game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011. Kin Man Hui/kmhui@express-news.net less

Steele's Justin Stockton (04) attempts to evade tackles by Spring Dekaney's Patrick Martin (02) and Cody Perdue (44) in the first half of the Class 5A Div. II state championship football game at Cowboys Stadium ... more

SPORTS Hornet quarterback Jeremy Jones gets chased out of the backfield by Curtis Klinge as Canyon plays East Central at Canyon High School football field in New Braunfels on September 2, 2011. Tom Reel/Staff less

SPORTS Hornet quarterback Jeremy Jones gets chased out of the backfield by Curtis Klinge as Canyon plays East Central at Canyon High School football field in New Braunfels on September 2, 2011. Tom ... more

Judson's Tre Flowers (07) attempts to pick off a pass to Churchill's Boone Niederhofer (04) in the second half at Comalander Stadium on Friday, Sept. 16, 2011. Despite a late rally by Churchill, Judson won the game, 40-33. Kin Man Hui/kmhui@express-news.net less

Judson's Tre Flowers (07) attempts to pick off a pass to Churchill's Boone Niederhofer (04) in the second half at Comalander Stadium on Friday, Sept. 16, 2011. Despite a late rally by Churchill, Judson won the ... more

Unicorn quarterback Weston King is forced into a fumble late in the first half with Derrick Kindred grabbing him from behind as New Braunfels hosts Wagner at Unicorn Stadium on October 21, 2011. Tom Reel/Staff

Unicorn quarterback Weston King is forced into a fumble late in the first half with Derrick Kindred grabbing him from behind as New Braunfels hosts Wagner at Unicorn Stadium on October 21, 2011. Tom Reel/Staff

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Smithson Valley's George Schwanenberg (34) and Aaron Potter were all over the field during the Rangers' 41-15 victory against Alamo Heights last week.

Smithson Valley's George Schwanenberg (34) and Aaron Potter were all over the field during the Rangers' 41-15 victory against Alamo Heights last week.

Charger tight end Dimitri Flowers is forced out of bounds by Luis Mercer as Churchill plays Warren in second round playoff action at Comalander STadium on November 18, 2011. Tom Reel/Staff

Charger tight end Dimitri Flowers is forced out of bounds by Luis Mercer as Churchill plays Warren in second round playoff action at Comalander STadium on November 18, 2011. Tom Reel/Staff

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Reagan's Kyle Keller (12) takes over the quarterback spot after starter Trevor Knight went out of the game after an injury against Madison in the second half of football at Comalander Stadium on Friday, Oct. 21, 2011. Reagan defeated Madison, 38-17. Kin Man Hui/kmhui@express-news.net less

Reagan's Kyle Keller (12) takes over the quarterback spot after starter Trevor Knight went out of the game after an injury against Madison in the second half of football at Comalander Stadium on Friday, Oct. ... more

Johnson running back Xavier McElhannon breaks free for a 48-yard touchdown with 7:00 remaining in the fourth quarter of their game with Reagan at Heroes Stadium on Oct. 28, 2011. MARVIN PFEIFFER/mpfeiffer@express-news.net less

Johnson running back Xavier McElhannon breaks free for a 48-yard touchdown with 7:00 remaining in the fourth quarter of their game with Reagan at Heroes Stadium on Oct. 28, 2011. MARVIN ... more

O'Connor running back Tre Johnson heads upfield as several O'Connor defenders give chase during the first quarter of their District 27-5A game at Farris Stadium on Nov. 4, 2011. MARVIN PFEIFFER/mpfeiffer@express-news.net less

O'Connor running back Tre Johnson heads upfield as several O'Connor defenders give chase during the first quarter of their District 27-5A game at Farris Stadium on Nov. 4, 2011. MARVIN ... more

Chris Armstrong of East Central spins away from a Madison defender during Class 5A Division I football playoffs action at East Central High School on Friday, Nov. 18, 2011. BILLY CALZADA / gcalzada@express-news.net
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Chris Armstrong of East Central spins away from a Madison defender during Class 5A Division I football playoffs action at East Central High School on Friday, Nov. 18, 2011. BILLY CALZADA / ... more

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Steele defensive back Erik Huhn heads for the end zone after picking off a a pass in the fourth quarter as Judson hosts Steele at Rutledge Stadium on October 20, 2011. Tom Reel/Staff

Steele defensive back Erik Huhn heads for the end zone after picking off a a pass in the fourth quarter as Judson hosts Steele at Rutledge Stadium on October 20, 2011. Tom Reel/Staff

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Galen McAllister of Madison (25) runs for yardage as Austin Jupe (30) and Matthew Coleman (36) of East Central give chase during Class 5A Division I football playoffs action at East Central High School on Friday, Nov. 18, 2011. BILLY CALZADA / gcalzada@express-news.net Madison vs. East Central

Galen McAllister of Madison (25) runs for yardage as Austin Jupe (30) and Matthew Coleman (36) of East Central give chase during Class 5A Division I football playoffs action at East Central High School on

FOR SPORTS - South San's Justin Martinez looks to pass during game action against Highlands at the South San High School football stadium on Friday, Oct. 28, 2011. Highlands entered the game with a 29-game losing streak. South San won 35-28. MICHAEL MILLER / mmiller@express-news.net less

FOR SPORTS - South San's Justin Martinez looks to pass during game action against Highlands at the South San High School football stadium on Friday, Oct. 28, 2011. Highlands entered the game with a 29-game ... more

Seguin's Ty Miles looks for room around East Central's Matthew Coleman during second half action Thursday Sept. 8, 2011 at Hornet Stadium. East Central won 49-7.

Seguin's Ty Miles looks for room around East Central's Matthew Coleman during second half action Thursday Sept. 8, 2011 at Hornet Stadium. East Central won 49-7.

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Champion quarterback Kyle Poeske runs in the fourth quarter as he puts together a touchdown drive as Alamo Heights plays Boerne Champion at New Braunfels High School Stadium in the first round of playoff action on November 11, 2011. Tom Reel/Staff less

Champion quarterback Kyle Poeske runs in the fourth quarter as he puts together a touchdown drive as Alamo Heights plays Boerne Champion at New Braunfels High School Stadium in the first round of playoff action ... more

Champion quarteback Kyle Poeske is tackled by Nick Uretsky in the first half as Alamo Heights plays Boerne Champion at New Braunfels High School Stadium in the first round of playoff action on November 11, 2011. Tom Reel/Staff less

Champion quarteback Kyle Poeske is tackled by Nick Uretsky in the first half as Alamo Heights plays Boerne Champion at New Braunfels High School Stadium in the first round of playoff action on November 11, ... more

Jefferson quarterback Jorge Flores struggles to make a play as he is tackled by Lanier's Fernando Delarosa in the first half of the Lanier vs. Jefferson matchup at Alamo Stadium, Friday, September 23, 2011.

Jefferson quarterback Jorge Flores struggles to make a play as he is tackled by Lanier's Fernando Delarosa in the first half of the Lanier vs. Jefferson matchup at Alamo Stadium, Friday, September 23, 2011.

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Montae Whorton gains big yards on the right sideline as Southside plays Brackenridge at Alamo Stadium on September 22, 2011. Tom Reel/Staff

Montae Whorton gains big yards on the right sideline as Southside plays Brackenridge at Alamo Stadium on September 22, 2011. Tom Reel/Staff

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Brandon Ramon pulls down a 37-yard touchdown pass from Jake Cardenas over Highlands' defensive back Langston Prince with 7:02 remaining in the first quarter of their game at Alamo Stadium on Sept. 15, 2011. MARVIN PFEIFFER/mpfeiffer@express-news.net less

Brandon Ramon pulls down a 37-yard touchdown pass from Jake Cardenas over Highlands' defensive back Langston Prince with 7:02 remaining in the first quarter of their game at Alamo Stadium on Sept. 15, 2011. ... more